Nutrition Aide, Food Delivery

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

7d • CA$27 - CA$28 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent part-time replacement position for a Nutrition Aide within the Nutrition Services department at Toronto General Hospital. The role involves preparing and delivering meals and snacks to patients, as well as performing related duties. The position reports to the Food Service Supervisor and offers up to 24 hours per week with shifts between 06:30 and 20:00, including alternating weekends and statutory holidays. The wage range is $27.27 - $28.07 per hour, with a non-negotiable start rate.

Requirements

• At minimum, completion of high school or recognized equivalent
• Food Handler’s Certificate (on the job certification provided)
• 3 months to less than 6 months practical and related experience and/or 1 month to less than 3 months on the job training
• Ability to read/understand short notes, brief forms and memos
• Ability to do simple mathematical calculations (e.g. adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc.)
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job: able to lift up to 5 kg, loading, and unloading food trucks; pushing heavy food trucks during pick up and delivery of meals
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements under UHN Privacy Policy
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies
• Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
• May be required to work rotating shifts
• Will be required to work on weekends and statutory holidays
• May be required to work at multiple areas as well as rotating shifts in emergency situations

Nice To Haves

• Food service worker program an asset

Responsibilities

• Preparing and stocking the nutrition Centre with required items for patient meals
• Preparing tray add-ons, meal changes and special tube feeding
• Delivering food trays and snacks to patients
• Collecting empty trays from patient room
• Taking dirty food trucks to the basement
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned and/or required
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED